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Mountain View street named in honor of 'Mama T' Saunders

Mountain View street named in honor of 'Mama T'
Mountain View street named in honor of 'Mama T'
Posted at 12:36 PM, Oct 06, 2018
and last updated 2018-10-06 16:18:06-04

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — San Diego and Mountain View community leaders honored the local work of a long-time resident Saturday with an honorary street.

Theresa Mae "Mama T" Saunders was a resident and community member in Mountain View, helping with the development of Mountain View Park and its recreation center.

In her honor, the city unveiled an honorary street sign above Ocean View Blvd. for Saunders. 

"Theresa Mae Saunders was a pillar of the Mountain View community," Councilmember Georgette Gómez said. "This honorary street name is one way we can commemorate her life of service to this community and to the City of San Diego."

Saunders raised six children while also taking part in local volunteer work, feeding the homeless, and hosting garage sales to benefit those in need.